Stitch3296

Stitch3296

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  1. Congrats!!! And thanks for sharing tips!!! Good luck with your future
  2. Passed at 75 on second attempt!

    Congratulations!!!
  3. Congratulations!!! And thank you for sharing encouragement and how you
  4. Is Kaplan/Hurst really necessary?

    I just recently graduated and am not doing either one. I went back and forth on the issue, but after doing well on ATI predictor test and getting A's & B's in my program I couldn't justify the...
  5. NCLEX-RN Experience 3/20/2015

    Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your
  6. Passed with 122 questions on second try!! Read me!

    Thanks for sharing your experiences!! Helpful advice as I start
  7. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!! Just graduated this week and am beginning to study for NCLEX, thanks for the tips and
  8. I PASSED AT 265!

    Congrats and thanks for sharing your
  9. NCLEX-RN help!!!!

    Congratulations!!! Hoping to do the same
  10. I understand and have recently been in your shoes. I am taking it one day at a time, one chapter, one lecture, one exam. I'm in my final quarter and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I also am...
  11. Not a student, but supporting one who is

    It's nice of you to want to support your ex. My only advice would be to be there to listen, and be there when they need you if you can and don't be disappointed when their time is consumed by school....
  12. Newbie student at 50

    If it's something you want to do, who cares what others think. It's never too late to make a change. We have a couple women in their late 40s, early 50s in our class and they're doing well. My Aunt...
  13. Four years to earn an ADN :/

    Probably the only one who can answer that is you. If it's something you truly want to do, then the amount of time it takes to accomplish your goal shouldn't matter. I started school Spring 2010. I...
  14. Taking NCLEX RN for 3rd time

    Congrats on
  15. IV starts in nursing schools

    I'm in an ADN program about 2 hours north of you, and IV starts are a part of out program, and all of the students have had multiple opportunities in clinical to start. I think it's an invaluable...
  16. Already doubting myself

    It gets better. I have 2 quarters left, and some days are overwhelming. Just take it a day at time. It's helpful to keep the big picture in mind, even if it's just a unit at a time. It is helpful to...
  17. Paper (Yes, I know I shouldn't sweat the small stuff...)

    I noticed that this year as well. Kept hoping it would go on sale and it never did. I also used to be able to spend $160 a week on groceries, now can't seem to get out without being around $200. And...
  18. Question about Fundamentals

    I have found sticking to objectives to be the most helpful. And using online resources that accompany your book. Also I have found at least in our books, a lot of useful info is highlighted in the...
  19. My patients would be horrified...

    Going to echo what others have said. I think it's great you have something you enjoy that helps you relax. Believe it or not, this will be a great thing to help you de-stress through nursing school....
  20. This will be a tough year

    I'm so sorry for your loss. And I wish you the best this next year, I know your Mom will be proud of
  21. Congratulations!! I'm glad it worked out for you. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm just getting ready to start acute care and am a little daunted by it. Good luck in all your future
  22. Nursing school freakout

    Remember to breathe! Your hard work and perseverance has paid off. You will need that you will need that same work ethic to get you through nursing school. But you CAN do it!!! One day, one step at a...
  23. Thrive rather than survive

    All the advice so far is great. I found study groups didn't work for me, at first I felt guilty for that and felt I should go. Once I realized my grades were better studying on my own I felt better...
  24. Ready to start my nursing program..

    Congratulations! Sounds like you are really prepared! Enjoy the ride and remember to be kind to yourself along the
  25. HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    In our clinical group, our 1st instructor always had lavender oil and spearmint lifesavers. Both help cut down on the smell, at least if you have some warning about cleaning up said foul odor and can...